With telling monikers like Zeus and Rocket, the wild muscle cars unleashed in this collection all boast custom construction by the father-son duo known as Wolfpack Rides.
It's 11:30 at night. The garage lights are still buzzing. This part of the project should have stopped hours ago. Dad says, "Let's just finish this one thing," but that’s a laughable statement. They both know what will really happen—they’ll keep tinkering long after garage time has officially been called. The son sneaks a Holley carburetor beneath his shop flannel while Dad tucks a fresh set of jets into his Levi’s. The duo tiptoes through the kitchen, where still-warm cookies begin mysteriously disappearing, and chocolate chips somehow jeopardize a float bowl. By morning, both sport proud grins, knowing the build moved forward—and that they spent another evening doing what they love together.
The Wolfpack Rides Collection, headed for Mecum Harrisburg 2026, tells the story of a father and son who discovered that building cars was one of life's best excuses to spend more time together. And the cars just happened to become extraordinary.
Wolfpack Rides: Before the Followers
Today, Wolfpack Rides reaches more than 530,000 followers across social media, with videos that routinely generate hundreds of thousands—sometimes millions—of views. Through their Big Block Coffee brand and wildly modified muscle car builds, Paul Carlevale and his son Gus have cultivated a devoted enthusiast following. Yet for all the growth and attention, Wolfpack's foundation remains remarkably unchanged: a father and son, a garage, and a shared obsession.
Long before the followers arrived, Paul's automotive story began with a hand-me-down Volkswagen Beetle passed from his father to his brother and eventually to him. It was the perfect first car—and exactly the wrong car for a young enthusiast surrounded by Chevelles, Camaros and other tire-smoking street machines. By 16, Paul was already working as a mechanic, training on diesel engines and heavy equipment. A Pontiac Can Am followed, then a 1968 Camaro built by a local shop.
"As the years went on, the toys got more and more addictive," Paul said. "To me, cars are like shoes. Having just one pair doesn't work for everything you do. You need sneakers for running and dress shoes for special occasions. Cars are the same; sometimes you need one with a big back seat, other times you need something fast."
Gus grew up immersed in his father's world of automotive creativity. While Paul gravitated toward the mechanical side of building, Gus developed strengths in design, technology and social media. Together, they formed a partnership built on complementary strengths. Several years ago, Gus suggested documenting the builds they were already completing. For five years, Wolfpack quietly created social media content while wondering whether an audience existed for modified muscle cars built the Wolfpack way. Then, the internet answered.
The Audience Arrives
Videos of Wolfpack's outrageous builds began circulating online. Viewers watched blown big-blocks producing roughly 2,000 HP, enormous superchargers erupting through hoods, and performance combinations most builders wouldn't dare attempt. Wolfpack's following exploded from roughly 7,000 followers to more than 100,000 in a single week.
Five years of effort suddenly looked like an overnight success, confirming what Paul and Gus had hoped all along: Enthusiasts were indeed drawn to authenticity and the relentless pursuit of pushing limits. For Wolfpack Rides, that pursuit never really shuts off.
The Wolfpack Rides Philosophy
"[This is] a day and night obsession," Paul said of the Wolfpack Rides effort. "It helps raise the bar for what we can do next." That mindset helps explain why Wolfpack's builds continue to evolve long after most builders would consider them complete—a philosophy evident throughout this auction-bound collection.
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Convertible, known as "Zeus," was constructed over nearly four years. The car began as an ambitious effort by the Carlevales to create a magazine-feature-level custom capable of competing with the industry's most elite builds. The resulting machine earned appearances at SEMA, World of Wheels and Motorama while also securing feature coverage in Auto Enthusiast magazine.
Black 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Convertible built by Wolfpack Rides
Polished Donovan aluminum-block V-8 engine beneath the hood of a custom 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The details reveal why. A Donovan aluminum-block V-8 packed with premium internals sits beneath the custom bodywork. Electronic fuel injection provides modern drivability, while a Lenco 4-speed transmission and Gear Vendors overdrive reflect the seriousness of the build. Yet the true brilliance of Zeus emerges through the craftsmanship: body seams disappear, factory lines are sharper, and the exhaust exits through a false fuel tank. The interior itself is a work of art, featuring hand-fabricated steel components, custom upholstery and remarkable attention to detail.
No Substitute for More
If Zeus represents “restraint” and refinement, the 1970 Dodge Charger Custom, known as "Sinister," represents something quite the opposite. And thank goodness for that, because every collection deserves at least one vehicle capable of startling small children, disturbing neighbors, and narrowly violating several laws of physics simultaneously. Sinister accomplishes all three, complete with a 1969 Daytona-style rear wing and nose cone.
Purple 1970 Dodge Charger Custom named Sinister with Daytona-style nose and rear wing
Interior of the purple 1970 Dodge Charger Custom with shifter, gauges and performance controls
Finished in Plum Crazy Purple and powered by a 572 CI Indy Cylinder Heads Hemi topped by a ProCharger F-3 supercharger, the Daytona produces approximately 1,100 HP at the rear wheels. Not engine horsepower—rear-wheel horsepower.
The supporting hardware reads like a wish list assembled by someone who answers every engineering question with the word "more." There’s a Rossler Turbo 400 transmission, transbrake, Dana 60 rear axle, methanol injection, comprehensive monitoring systems and a purpose-built suspension. The result is a showstopper that wonderfully captures Wolfpack's willingness to chase outrageous ideas with profound engineering.
A Solar Gold Outlaw
The collection's 1969 Dodge Charger Custom channels a different personality altogether. Where Sinister feels like a street bruiser, the Charger feels like an outlaw. A blown 440 CI V-8 dominates the engine bay beneath an 8-71 BDS supercharger, while a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission places the experience directly in the driver's hands.
Solar Gold 1969 Dodge Charger Custom with exposed supercharged 440 CI V-8 engine
Supercharged 440 CI V-8 engine beneath the hood of the 1969 Dodge Charger Custom
The deeper one examines the build, the more impressive it becomes. Cooling systems have been thoughtfully re-engineered, while monitoring systems watch critical engine functions. Fuel delivery systems have been upgraded to support E85, methanol injection and even a nitrous system, but the House of Kolor Tangerine and Solar Gold finishes draw attention before the engine even starts. Like many Wolfpack Rides creations, the Charger combines visual drama with real-world functionality.
Rocket Science
Then there is "Rocket," a 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback that serves as a fitting finale. Powered by a blueprinted 528 CI Ford big-block topped by a fresh 8-71 supercharger, Rocket delivers exactly what its name promises.
The combination of forged internals, dual Edelbrock carburetors, a transbrake-equipped automatic transmission, tube chassis and competition-focused suspension components creates a vehicle that looks eager to launch even while standing still. Its Candy Apple Red finish and white stripes embrace classic Mustang styling, while the underlying hardware reflects Wolfpack's signature ideology of taking good ideas and turning them into the unforgettable.
Red 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback named Rocket with exposed 8-71 supercharger
Rear detail of the red 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback with silver racing stripes and fuel cap
Supercharged 528 CI Ford big-block engine beneath the hood of the 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback
Time and Its Everlasting Details
Despite their outrageous appearance and horsepower figures, these cars were never intended to be static showpieces.
"These cars might look crazy," Paul said. "But the special thing about them is that these cars are still streetable—with fresh, top-of-the-line powertrains. The balance of performance and usability implores you to drive them."
The horsepower, craftsmanship and rarity will earn this collection admiration. But long after those particulars fade, something more meaningful will remain: time. Time spent learning, building, solving problems, and occasionally arguing over details few will ever notice. For enthusiasts who understand the bonds forged through a shared passion, that may be the most priceless Wolfpack ingredient of all.
"I really believe these cars will surprise anyone who purchases them," Paul said. "There are so many unique qualities you won't see unless you own one. These cars are the best of me."
Custom tan trunk compartment with Zeus branding and storage details
Sinister-branded carbon-fiber interior panel inside the purple 1970 Dodge Charger Custom
Few people remember exactly how many hours went into a project. They remember who held the flashlight, the laughs that eased the frustrations, and that first neighborhood cruise in a "finished" car, knowing nearby dinner conversations would soon include complaints about "those car guys making all that racket again."
At Mecum Harrisburg 2026, bidders will have the opportunity to acquire these four remarkable custom muscle cars born from family, creativity and the simple joy of building something extraordinary together.
Car builds come and go, but the memories made between a proud father and his curious son live forever.
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